Blazon: In front of an Annulet dark Azure edged and inscribed ‘ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE’ in letters Or and decorated in base with a Sprig of Acacia also Or ensigned with the Royal Crown proper and at the base a Scroll Or doubled gules bearing the motto ‘PER ARDUA AD ASTRA’ in letters Sable an Eagle volant and affrontee head lowered and to the sinister Or armed Gules.
Link: The badge is an adaptation of the RAF Badge.
Motto: Latin: Per Ardua Ad Astra – Through difficulties to the Stars.
History: The Australian Flying Corps formed in 1914 which formally became the Australian Air Force on 31 March 1921. In July of that year, it was granted the honour of the ‘Royal’ prefix and it remains current.
Sponsored by Just Wood and dedicated to all who have served with the Royal Australian Air Force.